Whitman's Sampler Mile High Classic Official Fan Guide

Lacrosse is heading to new altitudes this Friday as some of the best teams in the game take the field at the inaugural Whitman's® Sampler® Mile High Classic at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colo. Don't miss out on a chance to be a part of history, as the Mile High Classic will mark one of the biggest lacrosse events to ever take place west of the Mississippi.

Three teams ranked in the top 20 of the Nike/IL Media Poll will take part in the Mile High Classic. Penn And No. 6 Virginia will face off in the first game at 5:30 p.m. (MDT). After getting off to a perfect 8-0 start, the Cavaliers have lost three of their last four and are coming off a loss to North Carolina in the semifinals of the ACC Tournament. The Quakers strung together back-to-back wins over Harvard and St. Joseph's, but fell to Dartmouth by a goal on Saturday. Friday night's game marks the regular season finale for both teams.

No. 3 Duke and No. 16 Denver will square off at 8:00 p.m. (MDT) in the final game. Duke has won 10 straight games and captured the ACC Championship with a win over North Carolina on Sunday. Denver faces a must-win game on Friday night coming off two straight conference losses that put them in the fourth spot in the ECAC Tournament.

Mile High Classic Primer

All four teams will have a two-hour practice at the University of Denver on Thursday. The Inside Lacrosse staff will be there to check in with the teams, see what they're focusing on before the big day and keep you posted on anything and everything you need to know. We'll also take some photos and survey the scene.

Gameday

The parking lots will open in a limited capacity at 2:00 p.m. for the high school game between St. Louis Country Day (MO) and Kent Denver (Colo.). Spring is in the air in Denver with temperatures expected to be in the 70s. You know what that means — perfect tailgating weather! So bring out the grills, lax pinnies and mini sticks and have some fun in the lots to kick the day off.

Re-entry will be permitted at the event. Lacrosse sticks are allowed inside the stadium, however, lacrosse balls are not.

Virginia vs. Penn will be broadcast on ESPN3.com, and Duke vs. Denver will be broadcast live on ESPNU.

Tickets are going fast for this event and it's going to be one of the best lacrosse events of the season, not to mention the last great opportunity to see some of the nation's best teams before they compete in the NCAA Tournament. Buy tickets as soon as you can to make sure you get the best seats through Ticketmaster or through MileHighLaxClassic.com.

Social Media

For the latest information about the Whitman's® Sampler® Mile High Classic, follow @MileHighClassic and @Inside_Lacrosse on Twitter for everything from game updates to giveaways and more. Use the hashtag #WSMHC

Power Happy! Con Bro Chill Concert at MHC!

Con Bro Chill dazzled fans with a live performance at the Konica Minolta Big City Classic earlier this month and fans in the Mile High City will also have the opportunity to see the CBC band live! The show is presented by Boom Town Lacrosse.

Con Bro Chill will perform live at 7:00 p.m. in the fan fest area, which is on the south side of the stadium just outside of Gate 10. Learn more about the band at ConBroChill.com.

Gameday Activities

The vendor village at Sports Authority Field is going to be spectacular with opportunities to test your lacrosse skills and check out the latest products from all your favorite equipment and apparel manuafacturers.

BAMShaft: Products will be for sale including Crooked Arrows shafts

Brine: Check out the trailer and the newest products from Brine.

Cascade: The newest helmets will be on display

Colorado Mammoth: Did you say playoffs? Get tix at the booth.

Crooked Arrows: Come to the booth for Crooked Arrows hats and possible visits from some of the stars of the movie. Release date is May 18th.

Easton: Check out the Stealth head and other new products.

Flow Society: Test your shot at the shooting cages and buy some of their latest shorts

Gait: Check out the newest products from Gait Lacrosse

Grassroots: The retailer will be selling lacrosse products on-site

Inside Lacrosse: What, you thought we wouldn't be at our own event?! Stop by to pick up your 2012 Face-Off Yearbook and subscribe to the source of the sport

KIMN: Music and mashups from one of Denver’s leading radio station.

NCAA: Lacrosse is going back to Boston as Gillette Stadium will once again hold NCAA Championship Weekend in May. Buy your tickets at the booth.

Polk Audio: Check out the newest products from Polk Audio. Buy some headphones and get a free t-shirt while they last.

Reebok: The Reebok Watermelon Challenge and the Reelax Challenge will be on-site to test your lax skills.